Opinion
RWC 2025: What we learned from the opening weekend
Women’s Rugby World Cup 2025 is a go! This is what we learned from a stunning opening round in England.
Martyn Thomas
25 Aug 2025, 3:04
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Martyn Thomas
@mcthomassport
A journalist, editor and author who is never happier than when talking to players, coaches and those involved in the game. Martyn has covered rugby since 2009 and is the author of World In Their Hands, which tells the story of the inaugural Women’s Rugby World Cup.
Interview
Hannah Botterman: ‘I want to be the best loosehead prop in the world’
The England prop reflects on an impressive performance in England's opening Women's Rugby World Cup 2025 victory against USA.
Martyn Thomas
24 Aug 2025, 9:00
Kolora Lomani gives Fiji something to cling to in Canada defeat
Fiji were well beaten by Canada on Saturday but they depart York with the consolation they might have scored the try of Women's Ru…
Martyn Thomas
24 Aug 2025, 0:00
Opinion
RWC 2025: Four takeaways from Canada v Fiji
Everything you need to know from York Community Stadium as Canada opened their Women's Rugby World Cup 2025 campaign with a 65-7 v…
Martyn Thomas
23 Aug 2025, 11:50
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Opinion
RWC 2025: Four takeaways from England v USA
Ahead of kick off in Sunderland, pop sensation Anne-Marie performed in front of huge LED signs that fired flames into the air and …
Martyn Thomas
22 Aug 2025, 13:42
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Opinion
Women’s Six Nations: What we learned in 2025
As the dust settles on the Guinness Women’s Six Nations, England are once again the team left celebrating amid the ticker tape. …
Martyn Thomas
27 Apr 2025, 13:42
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‘We had to win it 9 times’: John Mitchell on England's Grand Slam epic
John Mitchell was unhappy with England’s defensive display in their victory against France but said the Guinness Women’s Six N…
Martyn Thomas
26 Apr 2025, 12:26
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Exclusive
Shaunagh Brown: ‘Nobody wants England to put 50 points on everybody'
Shaunagh Brown believes both England and the Guinness Women’s Six Nations as a whole need Saturday’s Grand Slam decider agains…
Martyn Thomas
25 Apr 2025, 4:55
‘That could have been 60’: Ireland coach ‘flat’ despite Wales win
Scott Bemand believes Ireland missed an opportunity to record a “statement victory” against Wales, despite watching his side w…
Martyn Thomas
20 Apr 2025, 10:18
Opinion
Player Comparisons: Ireland dominate Wales in Newport
Ireland kept their hopes of a top-three Guinness Women’s Six Nations finish on track as they beat Wales 40-14 at Rodney Parade o…
Martyn Thomas
20 Apr 2025, 9:12
Exclusive
‘What have I done?’ How Jade Shekells learned of Red Roses call-up
When Jade Shekells was summoned to a meeting by Great Britain women’s sevens head coach Giselle Mather earlier this year, she th…
Martyn Thomas
17 Apr 2025, 6:24
Ireland suffer blow as Erin King ruled out of World Cup
Ireland flanker Erin King has been ruled out of the remainder of the Guinness Women's Six Nations and upcoming Women's Rugby World…
Martyn Thomas
17 Apr 2025, 4:37
Olympian Jade Shekells to make first England start vs Scotland
England head coach John Mitchell has once again rung the changes for his side’s Guinness Women’s Six Nations encounter with Sc…
Martyn Thomas
16 Apr 2025, 7:17
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Leinster boss outlines reasons for signing 'world-class' Rieko Ioane
Leinster head coach Leo Cullen has backed Rieko Ioane to have an impact on and off the pitch when the 81-cap All Black arrives in …
Martyn Thomas
16 Apr 2025, 5:59
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Opinion
Women’s Six Nations: 4 things we learned in round three
We look back at a thrilling third round of the 2025 Guinness Women’s Six Nations as the table begins to take shape.
Martyn Thomas
14 Apr 2025, 8:46
Exclusive
Aoife Dalton: ‘I remember thinking will I ever play for Ireland again?’
When Aoife Dalton walks out at Cork’s Virgin Media Park on Saturday, she will do so with a quiet confidence that Ireland can put…
Martyn Thomas
11 Apr 2025, 1:00
‘Exceptional’ Abby Dow to win 50th England cap, Alex Matthews returns
Abby Dow will bring up a half century of England caps against Ireland in Cork on Saturday, as Alex Matthews starts her first match…
Martyn Thomas
10 Apr 2025, 8:00
Exclusive
England U20 captain Lucy Calladine: ‘For that to crumble was scary'
England U20 Women captain Lucy Calladine suggests her journey in the game thus far has been “quite a normal linear pathway”. B…
Martyn Thomas
10 Apr 2025, 5:00
Ireland fly-half Jack Crowley makes decision on future
Ireland fly-half Jack Crowley has ended months of speculation by signing a new contract that will keep him at Munster until at lea…
Martyn Thomas
09 Apr 2025, 7:52
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Gloucester's Tomos Williams scoops Gallagher Premiership award
Tomos Williams has become the second successive Gloucester star to be voted Gallagher Player of the Month.
Martyn Thomas
09 Apr 2025, 2:34